Rock Island Arsenal IL 61201

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Daniel Merwin

First time checking out the musuem. You have to go thru a background check before getting on base but this is an active federal military installation. It's not a big deal. Museum was a little difficult to find but once we did, he was a very neat place. I learned a lot of things about the base that I never knew and how they are still working on projects for the military. You can spend about an hour or so going thru the museum. It's a free musuem by the way. They have some really cool static displays of military machines. The weather was not the best but I think I would come back on a nice day and check out the static displays closer. Highly recommend.

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Sabrina

It is a huge army military complex with a grave yard, residential neighborhoods, parks, a waterfront, lots of different buildings, etc. Need a Real ID or Passport and State ID or DL to enter. Must fill out a form at the visitor center ( for visitors and commercial drivers) and take a photo without any head coverings before entering.

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Mark Jackson

Can't speak for working on the base but they put on a great Armed Forces Day event. Beers, bands, fireworks, rides. What a treat for everyone who was able to enjoy it. Would also mention the staff at the commissary is very friendly. The commissary itself offers a nice variety of grocery items that are well priced.